My first dog show

My first AKC ribbon. Third place too.

Spencer's diary : We woke up early that day, ate breakfast, and Mom put me and Sophie in the car. I knew we were not going to the dog park because Sidney and Sunny did not go. I just prayed that were not going to the vet. So it seemed that we had drove quite a while and I knew it was not to the vet, and since it was still dark, I fell asleep.

Sophie woke me up when there was daylight, and she told me we have to be going to a dog show. I could not believe it. We got there and Mom let us out to pee, and I smelled all sorts of smell. Mom then set up our crates, and we went into a large hall with a lot of dogs all in their own crates. Sophie was in a crate next to me but I would rather be in the  same crate with her. I watched all the people and dogs go by. Sophie barked every time someone got close, but I felt safe in my little haven. Mom then practice with me some and I got lots of cheese and chicken nuggets. It was so much fun. After my first run, Mom gave me a whole pack of salmon. I could not believe it. Fish is my absolute favorite, and I like dog shows more now just for this. I also got a whole box of wet food after my second run, and got qualified too. Mom was hugging me so tight I had to lick her for her to loosen me up. It is not bad getting a third place too. Mom told Dad and I bet he was so proud of me.

We then got back into the car, and I could not believe another surprise. A dog park? I ran and ran even though I was tired. Well, it was almost dinner time although I already had lots of treats. I thought we were going home, but we went to this place, and Mom and Sophie was trying to get me to walk up these hollow stairs. No way! They tried several times, and Mom finally went back to a lady and told her that I would not go up. So she gave us another room downstairs. We went in and Sophie told me that we will be sleeping here for the night. Awesome! I got to sleep on the bed with Mom.

Me and Sophie on the hotel bed

We had grilled pork chop, plus wet food for dinner. I was very tired by then. It was also storming and raining and we all got wet when we went out to pee before bed. Sophie slept on the floor and I slept on the bed with Mom.

I woke up and licked Mom up at 5:45 am because I needed to pee. I got wet food again for breakfast, but where is my milk? I kept asking Mom where is my milk, and Mom kept telling me to wait. She went out for a little while later and came back with milk for me and Sophie, a hot waffle and a hard boiled egg. Sophie only likes her milk, but I eat everything, waffle and egg was good.

Mom then packed up and put us in the car. We stopped by the dog park to pee and poop. Sophie said we were going back to the dog show. I could hardly wait. More cheese and chicken nuggets. Mom also gave me a piece of ham out of her sandwich and some pasta for lunch. I was tired and took a nap in my crate. Mom told me it is ok to sleep in my crate and I felt safe. I had a comfy bed in there and a bowl of water. I only had one run today and it was late and I was tired, but I got a second qualifying run. I got another pack of salmon.

Mom told me that we were going home. I was so tired that I fell asleep right away. I woke up later and it was pouring rain. Sophie was awake but I went back to sleep. I woke up when the car stopped. Mom got out and she told us she would be right back. I looked around and this was the place where I had puppy school last summer. Another surprise, Mom came walking out with 4 bags of pig ears, my favorite chew. Can this day get any better?

Mom got back in the car and off we went. We stopped again. At McDonalds! Mom bought me

My second qualifying score for Rally Novice.

and Sophie hamburgers for dinner. I was so happy. We were finally home. Sidney and Sunny missed Mom and I had to pee!

I missed my backyard and I laid outside after my hamburger dinner and I thought about my 2 exciting days. I had so much fun, I cannot wait for the next dog show.